Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

John Conner

John Conner dives headfirst into some of the wildest, most unsettling true crime cases ever told in a brand-new weekly podcast where you help decide just how terrifying each story truly is. If you drift off to sleep with serial killer docs playing, lose hours deep-diving real-life mysteries, or constantly wonder what pushes a murderer over the edge, then Check the Locks is calling for your killer instincts. Tune in, weigh in, and help determine which cases are sinister enough to make you… check the locks.

  1. 2d ago

    Predator In The Park

    A family outing at a Portland park turns into every parent's worst nightmare when a stranger allegedly tries to pull a 7-year-old girl away in broad daylight. It takes the child's parents—and courageous bystanders—to stop the attack before police arrive. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story in Oregon. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: 'I am God!' Would be naked kidnapper blames manic episode and lack of sleep for actions Naked man allegedly tried to kidnap 7-year-old girl from Oregon park Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of 7-year-old Girl in Waterfront Park | Portland.gov Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  2. Jul 14

    My Wife, The Devil

    When a woman is murdered inside her home, a quiet Tennessee community is left searching for answers. As investigators piece together what happened behind closed doors, the victim's husband is arrested and charged with criminal homicide. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Allison Rawl. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Detectives: College Grove Homicide Suspect Admitted He ‘Ate Some of’ Wife During Killing | News | williamsonscene.com https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/douglas-kirk-rawl-homicide-college-grove-tn/article_8c159d5e-da26-42d2-8379-64e92b7cf14b.html https://www.wsmv.com/2026/07/06/tn-man-told-911-his-wife-was-devil-hes-jesus-before-allegedly-killing-her-heres-what-we-know/ https://truecrimenews.com/2026/07/08/pharmacist-who-allegedly-tried-to-pull-wife-s-head-off-shot-her-and-ate-her-remains-told-911-dispatchers-she-was-dead-as-fried-chicken/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  3. Jun 30

    The Last One Inside

    When the 20-year-old college student is found murdered inside her own apartment, investigators must determine whether the killer was someone she knew... or someone who already had a way inside. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jenna Verhaalen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Jenna Verhaalen Archives - Forensic Files Now Jenna Verhaalen Murder: Where is Jeremiah Rosser Now? College Student Jenna Verhaalen Was Murdered in Her Apartment | by Ana Writes | The Criminalist | Medium Jenna Verhaalen Obituary (2008) - Austin, TX - Austin American-Statesman Forensic Files - S14 E13 - Low Maintenace  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  4. Jun 23

    The House Fire Lie

    When a house fire erupts in rural Washington, an 11-year-old boy is reported missing, and a desperate search begins. But as investigators sift through the ashes, they uncover a far more sinister truth—one that points to betrayal from the person who should have protected him most. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Christopher Wood. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Did Boy Pay Deadly Price For Father's Debts? -- Money Mattered Most To Man Accused Of Killing Son For Insurance, Accusers Say | The Seattle Times A Cereal Killer – Forensic Tales Arson-Slaying Suspect Dies In Apparent Suicide -- Spokane County Man Accused Of Strangling Son | The Seattle Times Murder Suspect Wood Kills Himself Father Was Accused Of Murdering 11-Year-Old Son Wood Left No Confession, Detectives Say Forensic Files - Season 10, Episode 12 - Cereal Killer Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. Jun 16

    Short Order Murder

    When a respected Colorado businessman is found brutally murdered in his own home, investigators uncover a twisted plot of greed, deception, and an unlikely clue hidden in his final meal. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Gerald Boggs. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Crime of the Century: The Black Widow murder case | SteamboatToday.com Jill Coit Archives - Forensic Files Now Wigs, Stun Gun, Escape Plan: How An Ex-Wife Plotted The Murder Of Her 8th Husband | Oxygen Jill Coit How a Victim’s Last Meal Can Identify a Killer Planted Evidence | Alumni Association | University of Colorado Boulder Crime of the Century: The Black Widow murder case | SteamboatToday.com Forensic Files - Season 8, Episode 12 - Order Up Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  6. Jun 9

    The Southside Killer

    In 1987, women across Richmond were locking their doors, but a lurking predator always seemed to find a way inside. As fear gripped an entire community, investigators raced to stop a killer whose crimes would ultimately change forensic science forever. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Southside Strangler, Timothy Wilson Spencer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: David Vasquez - Innocence Project How Was the Southside Strangler Caught? | A&E The Case of the Southside Strangler: The novel forensic technology offered new hope of scientifically linking individuals to crimes. Spencer v. Com. :: 1989 :: Supreme Court of Virginia Decisions Timothy W. Spencer, Petitioner-appellant, v. Edward W. Murray, Director, Respondent-appellee, 5 F.3d 758 (4th Cir. 1993) Timothy W. Spencer, Petitioner-appellant, v. Edward W. Murray, Director, Respondent-appellee, 5 F.3d 758 (4th Cir. 1993) Spencer v. Com. :: 1990 :: Supreme Court of Virginia Decisions Murderer Put to Death In Virginia - The New York Times Forensic Files - Season 1, Episode 6 - Southside Strangler Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. Jun 2

    Mia Zapata: The Walk Home

    In July 1993, a 27-year-old musician was beaten, raped, and killed while walking home through Seattle. An hour and a half later, the beloved lead singer of The Gits was found dumped in the street, leaving the city searching for answers. For nearly a decade, her killer remained unknown—until a breakthrough in DNA technology finally broke the case. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mia Zapata. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Grunge music | Music | Research Starters | EBSCO Research 10 of the Best Seattle Grunge Bands | uDiscover Mia Zapata: Punk Musician Murdered in 1993, Changing Seattle Grunge Scene PCR Test: What It Is, How It Works & Results CODIS and NDIS Fact Sheet — FBI Who Murdered The Rock Star? - CBS News Man Held in Singer's 1993 Killing - Los Angeles Times Home Alive Forensic Files - Season 12, Episode 7 - The Day the Music Died Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. May 19

    The Neighbor Downstairs

    For months, neighbors at a Dallas condo complex heard the arguments — complaints, threats, and rising tension between two apartments. Then, on a cold February morning in 2013, two people would lose their lives. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murders of Michelle Jackson and Jamie Stafford. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Trial begins for Dallas man accused of murdering neighbors in dog-poop dispute Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Neighbors Over Dog Waste Murders in dog-poop dispute complicated by race, language barrier and uncivil behavior - CultureMap Houston Dallas police say elderly man apparently killed couple over dog droppings Dog Poop Slaying Suspect Chung Kim Had Long History of Murder Threats, Prosecutors Say Neighbor Accused Of Dog Poop Double Murder Claims Self Defense - CBS Texas https://law.justia.com/lawsearch?query=Chung%20Kim Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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John Conner dives headfirst into some of the wildest, most unsettling true crime cases ever told in a brand-new weekly podcast where you help decide just how terrifying each story truly is. If you drift off to sleep with serial killer docs playing, lose hours deep-diving real-life mysteries, or constantly wonder what pushes a murderer over the edge, then Check the Locks is calling for your killer instincts. Tune in, weigh in, and help determine which cases are sinister enough to make you… check the locks.

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